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Samuel Avery papers

Title
Samuel Avery papers, ca. 1765-1782.
Author
Avery, Samuel, 1731-1806.

Details

Description
.2 linear foot (1 box).
Summary
Collection consists of papers relating to Avery's land speculations in Vermont and on the Susquehanna River; draft of his brief in Avery v. Holt (land lottery case), ca. 1772; drafts of papers on political subjects in the period preceding the Revolution; and miscellaneous business papers.
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  • Samuel Avery (1731-1806) was a land speculator in colonial America.
Processing Action (note)
  • Surveyed
  • Cataloging updated
Call Number
MssCol 165
OCLC
NYPW89-A300
Author
Avery, Samuel, 1731-1806.
Title
Samuel Avery papers, ca. 1765-1782.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Samuel Avery (1731-1806) was a land speculator in colonial America.
LCCN
ms 68001039
Research Call Number
MssCol 165
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